Taiwan has launched a new website aimed at Chinese citizens who want to share information about espionage. The site invites people to report tips that could help the island’s security agencies. Taiwan and China have a long history of spying on each other. In recent years, Taiwan says it has
Taiwan’s main opposition figure spent two weeks in the US last month to clear up confusion about her party’s plans for dealing with China. Cheng Li-wun, head of the Kuomintang (KMT), met nine US lawmakers from key committees, plus think tank researchers and policy experts. She argued that many in Wa
Taiwan’s coast guard announced that its waters cannot be claimed by China, saying the island will push back any ships that try to enter. The statement came after Beijing withdrew a patrol off Taiwan’s eastern coast, which had inspected nearly two hundred vessels and fixed three violations. Chi
Indonesia’s parliament has approved new rules that let police officers take jobs in government ministries. The change follows a similar update to the military law that last year opened more civilian posts for soldiers. The move is part of President Prabowo Subianto’s plan to use security force
Indonesia’s leaders are scrambling after the rupiah hit record lows and local stocks tanked faster than anywhere else last week. The finance team and central bank aren’t just watching—they’re rolling out a plan to stop the slide. On Saturday, officials laid out two big moves: make sure there’s enoug
Taiwan is being urged to change how it spends on defence, especially by a senior U. S. diplomat who visited Taipei last week. The main point is that money should be directed toward drones and other small, flexible weapons that can level the playing field against China. The island’s government has
Indonesia’s finance chief says investors are still confident, even as the currency and shares fall. He highlighted that government bonds attracted money in the first half of the year, showing steady demand for debt. The minister noted that during June’s early weeks, buyers poured funds into the n
Taiwan and China’s coast guards faced off again near the Pratas Islands on Friday, a repeat of an earlier encounter within two weeks. The Pratas lie between Taiwan and Hong Kong, more than 400 km from the main island, making them a point of tension. The Taiwanese coast guard spotted a Chinese vess
Taiwan has built a leading digital health system that shows how technology can improve care. Its network links more than 400 hospitals and uses AI to spot cancer, predict heart attacks, and help doctors treat patients faster. The country’s National Health Insurance holds a huge amount of clean
Indonesia has taken a firm stand against online prediction markets, specifically targeting Polymarket, which lets users bet on events like elections and sports using cryptocurrency. The government argues that these platforms operate like online gambling, which is illegal in the country. Instead of f
